Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

10 Best Universities in Sri Lanka for Physics

We ranked the top 10 universities for Physics in Sri Lanka based on strict academic metrics. Based on 19.2K scholarly articles and 290.6K peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Physics. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Peradeniya

University of Peradeniya

For Physics

#835 in Asia #1959 in the World

17% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1942 Founded

2

Moratuwa

University of Moratuwa

For Physics

#1017 in Asia #2327 in the World

35% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1978 Founded

3

Colombo

University of Colombo

For Physics

#1218 in Asia #2725 in the World

32% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1921 Founded

4

Nugegoda

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

For Physics

#1293 in Asia #2872 in the World

30% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1959 Founded

5

Jaffna

University of Jaffna

For Physics

#1509 in Asia #3313 in the World

20% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1974 Founded

6

Matara

University of Ruhuna

For Physics

#1528 in Asia #3363 in the World

43% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1978 Founded

7

Belihuloya

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

For Physics

#2118 in Asia #4814 in the World

30% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

8

Kuliyapitiya

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

For Physics

#2135 in Asia #4856 in the World

51% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1999 Founded

9

Addalachchenai

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

For Physics

#2154 in Asia #4902 in the World

85% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

10

Badulla

Uva Wellassa University

For Physics

#2303 in Asia #5340 in the World

46% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

2005 Founded